Prabhahasti

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Prahasti (glang po'i 'od), ('od kyi glang po), Skt. Prabhahasti. 'Radiant Elephant.' Among the Eight Vidyadharas the receiver of the transmission of the tantras of Kilaya Activity. Born to a royal family in the western part of India and named Shakyaprabha when ordained as monk, Prahasti became extremely well-versed in the Tripitaka and studied Secret Mantra with Vajrahasya (rdo rje bzhad pa) and numerous other masters. He achieved supreme accomplishment and had, together with his disciple Shakyamitra, a tremendous impact on the Dharma in Kashmir.

See also: Assemblage of Sugatas (bka' brgyad bde gshegs 'dus pa)